
How to Register Your Business in Alabama
Is your company hiring an employee in Alabama, but based in another state? Learn how to register your business in just a few simple steps.


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Published on May 7, 2021

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Read Story →Alabama is famous for its enthusiastic football fans (Roll Tide!) and for the inspiring activism of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, Montgomery, and Birmingham. It may very well be the home of your next employee, too. And given the state’s abundant natural beauty, rich history, and strong sense of community, it wouldn’t be surprising if they were reluctant to relocate. Fortunately, in this era of remote work, collaborating across state lines is easy.Bringing on a new employee can be exciting, but there’s often a lot to do as well. You want to onboard your new hire as quickly and smoothly as possible to ensure their success at your organization. But before you get started with onboarding, you’ll need to register your company with the state of Alabama.
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Register your business in Alabama in four easy steps:
- First you need to register your business with the Alabama Secretary of State.
- Next, you’ll need to create a MAT (My Alabama Taxes) account with the Alabama Department of Revenue.
- You can get your account number by clicking “Obtain a New Tax Account Number” under “Quick Links for businesses.”
- Once you have your Tax Account number, you can apply for your Withholding Tax Account Number from MAT.
Register for your Alabama Unemployment tax account:
After you’ve paid $1500 in wages during a calendar quarter, you must begin paying unemployment taxes. To pay your unemployment taxes, you’ll need to register online with the Alabama Department of Labor.- You can create an account online with the Alabama Department of Labor to receive your Alabama Unemployment tax account.
- You’ll receive your Unemployment Account number immediately after registering.
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